Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asterotricha
ID:
135591

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 473 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134920

Common Names

  • Asterotricha Daisybush
  • Asterotricha Daisy
  • Asterotricha Aster

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Description

Olearia asterotricha (also called aster-haired olearia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry and wet forests, and can be found in elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Olearia asterotricha has medicinal properties and is used as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Olearia asterotricha sub. lobata Messina
Olearia asterotricha sub. asterotricha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Olearia asterotricha is white and daisy-like with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olearia asterotricha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Olearia asterotricha

Olearia asterotricha is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Olearia asterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olearia asterotricha?

Olearia asterotricha

What is the common name of Olearia asterotricha?

Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Olearia asterotricha?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Olearia genus

Olearia adenophora, Olearia sarawaketensis, Olearia lacunosa, Olearia eremaea, Olearia imbricata, Olearia alpicola, Olearia clemensiae, Olearia boorabbinensis, Olearia traversii, Olearia ledifolia, Olearia iodochroa, Olearia frostii, Olearia minor, Olearia gordonii, Olearia hooglandii, Olearia kernotii, Olearia viscosa, Olearia lanceolata, Olearia decurrens, Olearia muricata, Olearia argyrophylla, Olearia revoluta, Olearia laciniifolia, Olearia oppositifolia, Olearia mucronata, Olearia lineata, Olearia durifolia, Olearia angustifolia, Olearia axillaris, Olearia stenophylla, Olearia aglossa, Olearia polita, Olearia vernonioides, Olearia astroloba, Olearia ilicifolia, Olearia matthewsii, Olearia moschata, Olearia obovata, Olearia lanuginosa, Olearia thomsonii, Olearia glutinosa, Olearia crenifingens, Olearia arida, Olearia cinerea, Olearia hectori, Olearia subspicata, Olearia ferresii, Olearia spectabilis, Olearia stellulata, Olearia frostii,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,